E-scripts: three key incident types
In its last practice update for 2023, PDL has some advice regarding electronic prescriptions The introduction of electronic prescriptions has improved patient accessibility to medication and reduced the administrative burden …
National vacancy for Professional Officer
PDL is looking for a new face on its team of Professional Officers Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) is a member owned organisation supporting around 31,000 pharmacist members and the pharmacy …
Another variant vaccine, another potential risk
With the availability of the latest Pfizer (COMIRNATY®) Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine, indicated for 12 years and over, there may be potential for selection or administration error, writes PDL This is …
The year’s weirdest science stories: 2023
It’s been an interesting year in pharmacy, and more widely, in the world of science. Dr Joe Milton of the Australian Science Media Centre presents its 10 weirdest stories of …
Credentialed pharmacists come together in Cairns
Credentialed pharmacists and those interested in this growing area of practice have a new opportunity to tackle the issues, writes Sarah Gillespie Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural Pharmaceutical …
Maintaining professional boundaries: A reminder for pharmacists
Meridian Lawyers has collaborated with PDL to prepare an article about professional boundaries and the types of conduct that are likely to be the subject of complaint to regulators. Â …
Medicinal cannabisÂ
The prescribing and supply of medicinal cannabis is a rapidly expanding area of practice in Australia With this emerging field comes the need for comprehensive risk management considerations and strategies …
Let me entertain you!
What exactly are entertainment expenses? Victoria Le from Peak Strategies looks into the tax rules around employee entertainment Discover the Joys of the Festive Season Can you believe it? We’re …
Off-label prescribing: obligations, responsibilities and risk mitigation
PDL has some advice on off-label prescribing and their role in promoting the appropriate and safe use of these medicines Off-label prescribing occurs when a medication is used for a …
Mounjaro update
From single use vials, to explaining off-label prescribing and educating patients on administration, PDL has some advice on Mounjaro In recent weeks, the PDL Professional Officers have received a number …
November MIMS Update
We look at some of the recent changes to the medicines landscape, with new products, indications and contraindications New Products Andexanet alfa (Andexxa) is a recombinant form of human factor …
Reporting culture
A culture focusing on patient safety is essential, and the reporting of errors, near misses and concerns is a critical part of this. PDL has some tips for building a …